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the Army Family Strong Festival hosted
by Fort Knox FMWR at Natcher Physical
Fitness Center on October 7, 2009.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life on Fort Knox by providing
positive opportunities for leisure and by being stewards of our parklands,
facilities, public trees, and other resources entrusted to our care. The Fort Knox
FMWR Community Recreation Division has been accredited since October 2007.

Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced
by the Fort Knox FMWR Marketing Department
under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and
activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.
The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide
current information about Fort Knox FMWR
activities and events; and to share ideas which will
help readers become educated about Fort Knox
FMWR activities and motivate them to take full
advantage of these programs that contribute to our
Fort Knox Soldiers and Military Families’ better quality
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authors. The mention or appearance of commercial
advertisers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos
does not constitute endorsement by the Federal
Government or the U.S. Army. The information in
this issue is current at the time of publication; activities
and events are subject to change without notice.
Fort Knox FMWR Marketing is located at 4248 Bullion
Boulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information,
call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.KnoxMWR.com.

To be removed from our mailing list, please email steve.dennison@us.army.mil

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The tradition of using a baby to signify the New
Year was started by ancient Greeks around 600
B.C.They would carry a baby around in a basket to
honor Dionysus, the God of Fertility, and symbolize
his annual rebirth.

FMWR Customer Bill of Rights
 You will receive a friendly greeting.
 Your phone call will be answered in a professional,
courteous, and timely manner.
 You will experience a clean, organized facility.
 You will know who you’re talking to.
 You will receive high-quality products and services.
 You will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
 You will feel welcome to return.

It’s our salute to you.
In appreciation of your service to our country, Sam’s Club® will give a $10 Gift Card* to active and retired military
and civilian military employees and their spouses when they become a Sam’s Club Member.
Just present valid proof of military affiliation at your local Club today, and discover how easy Membership makes
it to save on items throughout the year – from holiday gifts and décor to everyday essentials.

If you’re already a Member, invite your fellow military employees so they, too, can see
how easy saving can be.
* Must be redeemed at the Member Services Desk. Valid military ID required. Only one Gift Card per primary
Membership. Offer cannot be combined with any other Membership offers. Gift Card may not be used to pay for
Membership. Walmart® and Sam’s Club Associates are not eligible for this offer. Good through January 31, 2010.

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Salutes the Military

In appreciation of your service in the military,
Indiana Wesleyan University is offering military personnel
and their spouses a military discount at our classes in E-town,
Shepherdsville, Louisville and online.
• Central Texas College graduates: Transfer credits and earn your
bachelor’s degree through Indiana Wesleyan University
• Military friendly, members of SOC and AUSA, we accept Military
Credit, SMART, AARTS and CCAF
• Earn your degree in 18 to 26 months, books delivered directly to you
• Classes meet one night a week on the same night or entirely online,
finish online if you are deployed or transferred
Use your benefits to complete your education

(502)261-5040
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Remembering the words of

Dr. Martin
Luther
King, Jr.
Once in a rare while words can truly make a
difference in our world, and Martin Luther King
quotes are testimony to this fact. As the date of
his birth quickly approaches, let us remember
the greatness of this man with 10 enlightening
Martin Luther King quotes to remember.
1. “An individual has not started living until he can
rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic
concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
2. “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability,
but comes through continuous struggle. And so we
must straighten our backs and work for our freedom.
A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.”
3. “I have a dream that my four little children will one
day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the
color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
4. “We will remember not the words of our enemies,
but the silence of our friends.”
5. “We must develop and maintain the capacity to
forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is
devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the
worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we
discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”
6. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he
stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but
where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

7. “Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively
maladjusted.”
8. “Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the
personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys
a man’s sense of values and his objectivity. It causes
him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as
beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and
the false with the true.”
9. “Now, I say to you today my friends, even though we
face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have
a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American
dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up
and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’”
10. “A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live.”
Martin Luther King Jr. stood up in the face of controversy
to defend what he believed in. He sacrificed greatly to
make changes in a world that desperately needed them.
This month, when we remember him on the day of his
birth, let these 10 Martin Luther King quotes remind us
of what he stood for and all that we still need to learn.

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The EDGE! Program offers out-of-school opportunities for
children and youth to experience, develop, grow and excel
by participating in cutting-edge art, fitness, life skills and
adventure activities, known as Art EDGE!, Fit EDGE!, Life
EDGE!, and Adventure EDGE!
Art EDGE! promotes learning-by-doing and focuses on the
development of lifetime skills through exposure to the arts.
Art EDGE! activities increase creative development while
building self-esteem.
Fit EDGE! educates and encourages children and youth to
incorporate a healthier lifestyle through physical activity and
nutritional awareness programs.
Life EDGE! imparts upon children and youth the skills needed
for life-long growth as well as the exploration of future career
fields.
Adventure EDGE! encourages children and youth to embrace
the outdoors and nature while being exposed to activities that
stimulate relaxation.

To register school-age children, middle school youth, and teens for
the EDGE! Program call (502) 624-2470.
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Making
Nutrition a
Positive Learning
Experience for
Young Children

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childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being and health. Children
must have food to grow and to have
a healthy body. We want to ensure
that the foods our children eat help
promote the growth and the energy that they
need. It is a basic need that we all require. As
adults, we must set an example and have the
knowledge of good nutrition. Children need to
be aware that we need to eat a variety of foods
each day. We do not get the nutrition we need
from just one food.
Eating is an activity that is enjoyed by everyone.
It can stimulate a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senses, creativity,
emotions ,and learning experiences. Parents and
teachers can encourage children to establish
healthy eating habits and a positive attitude
toward meals, which can become acceptable to
young children. Mealtime settings should be in a
pleasant atmosphere, which can attribute to the
childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social and emotional experiences.

Here are some ideas that can help:
Food Pyramid: Even with young children you
can introduce the Food Pyramid, and work on
activities to get them interested as to why we
eat healthy food. (MyPyramid.gov - United States
Department of Agriculture - For Kids)
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Plant a Garden: Whether it is indoors or outdoors,
have the children participate in planting a garden.
They can plant some vegetables and see how they
grow. You can also use clear see-through plastic
containers for a window garden, so they can view
how some vegetable grows underground. Assign
some children to take care of the garden (water
the plants, pull weeds, etc.) When the vegetables
are ready for picking, let the children sample them,
or use the vegetables in a cooking project. Let the
children know too, that some vegetables grow above
ground, some grow below ground. Our fruits grow
on trees and bushes, and some grow above ground.
Food Collage: Let the children cut out pictures
from magazines of what they like to eat for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Glue the pictures to
a poster board. Then have the children cut out
pictures of nutritious foods they should eat for
those meals and glue them on another poster
board. Have them compare the two poster boards
and talk about the decisions that they made.
Reading Labels: Bring in various empty food boxes
and cans (cereal boxes, frozen food boxes, cookie
boxes, soup cans, pasta cans, milk and yogurt
containers, soda bottles, etc.). With the children, read
the labels to see what ingredients are in that boxed
food or canned food item. Let them decide what
foods are good and not so good, and why.

Expand Their Senses: Bring out foods with
different colors, tastes (sweet, sour, salty), smells,
shapes (round, cubed, stringed), texture (soft, hard);
temperatures (hot, cold). Let the children sample
each of the foods. Make a chart and have the children
compare the different foods that appeal to them and
ask them why they chose those foods.

have the children pass around the food dishes and
serve themselves. This is a time where parents and
teachers can reenforce table etiquette and model
appropriate behavior at the table. The atmosphere
should be relaxed, where pleasant conversation can
take place, or play some soft, soothing music in the
background.

Plan a Menu: Using the Food Pyramid, have the
children come up with a menu for a simple meal of
their choice. Let them go through some children’s
cookbooks and write down what they will need and
how much they will need to prepare this meal.

With these activities, the children also learn to work
as part of a team in large or small groups. They learn
and accept the cultural differences through food
activities and ethnic foods. They will learn where
many foods come from and the meaning of foods
in different cultures. Children learn positive selfconcepts when they master a skill for themselves.

Extended Activity: Take the children on a tour to
the grocery store so they can see how the many
foods are displayed, and why they are placed in
refrigerated coolers, freezers, shelves, cases, etc. Let
them help gather the foods they will need to prepare
their meal.
Cooking Activities: Get the children involved in
healthy cooking activities. Children need to learn
that before they do any cooking activity, foods must
be handled carefully. They need to learn the proper
technique of hand washing. If food is not properly
handled, it can make them sick.
Let the children read the cookbook, measure, pour,
mix, stir, knead, spread or roll out, etc. Some of the
older children can use small kitchen appliances
(toaster over, blender, microwave — with adult
supervision). They also learn science concepts such
as ounces, teaspoons, cups, counting, and time, as
well as heating, chilling, mixing, cooking, liquids,
and solids. They learn the name of foods name of
the utensils. The children also learn what goes into
the meal they are preparing, and they will feel better
about eating what they prepared.
Children need to know that there are some foods
that have to be cooked before they are eaten — and
that some foods have to be hot and some have to be
eaten cold. They need to learn that there is a proper
way to clean up and store leftover foods.
Creating a Relaxed Atmosphere: Have the children
gather around the table, make sure there is a place
for everyone. When it comes to eating your meal,

Fort Knox Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services
participates in the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care
Food Program. Nutritious breakfasts, lunches,
and snacks are provided for children and youth
enrolled in CYS Services programs. Menus
are reviewed and approved by the Nutrition
Branch at Ireland Army Community Hospital.
Youth attending the School Age Services
Program or Middle School Teen Center have
the opportunity to join the Cooking Club,
where they can learn more about planning
and preparing nutritious meals and snacks.

All Fort Knox employees, including Families
of Active Duty, Reservists, Civilian Personnel,
and DoD Contractors, are eligible to use CYS
Services. Call CYS Services (502) 624-6701 for
more information on how to register.
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HOLIDAY HANGOVER
During the holidays, many people rush to their mailboxes, searching for cards and
gifts. Then credit card statements, which fueled the holiday spending, are preparing to
arrive and the enthusiasm has faded into worries. Many Americans could be facing a
balance of more than $10,000 on their credit card bills. A survey around Thanksgiving
found that three out of four American consumers plan to pay their holiday debt off
in three months, but another survey found a third of consumers were still paying off
holiday debt from 2006. That’s why credit counselors typically see about 40 percent
more customers in January than any other month. Credit counselors are like personal
trainers. Some people need the motivation and they help instill discipline.
There’s no shame there. It’s better to ask for help than to just get
fatter with debt.

Attack the Debt Quickly: Leaving the bills unopened
in a pile won’t make the debt go away. Get ahead of
the game. The goal is to pay down that holiday debt by
March. One way to do that is to not add to the problem.
Use cash or your debit card and stop adding to the pile of
debt. Put those credit cards in a lockbox or cut them up.
Pay Something, Anything on the Bill: You can’t blow off your
bills. If you do, you’ll incur late fees, which often run into the
$40 range. Then there’s the finance charge, a meter that keeps
ticking every day you delay making your payment. So pay at least
the minimum each month on each card.
Position Yourself for Next Year: Set aside $25 to $100 each month
through an automatic transfer to savings earmarked as a holiday fund
so that you don’t get yourself in this predicament next year. Keep a
spending diary with a list of where your money goes for a month. When
you sit down to pay your bills, you’ll see where all your money disappears
to. It’s a big wake-up call.

Through smart planning and consistent self-control you will find that you and
your family can survive these tough economic times. One of the most important
things to remember is that no matter what, you can overcome financial hardships.
Being smart about your finances is key to healthy mental health. The stress and
pressure of being behind or upside-down in debt can place a huge burden on you
and the people around you.
Fort Knox Army Community Service has several programs that will help you and your family reach financial freedom
through goal-oriented planning, proper budgeting, and spending. For more information about Fort Knox Army
Community Service, please call (502) 624-6291 or (502) 624-8391.

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At Sullivan, we teach you the
skills you need to excel even in
todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business world. From our
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our associate and bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
degrees, Sullivan University has
the program for you. Choose from
our evening, online or web assisted
classes. Plus, we offer lifetime job
search assistance fee-free.

We recognize...
... The commitment and increasing sacrifices that our Families are making every day.
... The strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families.
We are committed to...
... Providing Soldiers and Families a Quality of Life that is commensurate with their service.
... Providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.
... Building a partnership with Army Families that enhances their strength and resilience.
We are committed to Improving Family Readiness by...
... Standardizing and funding existing Family programs and services.
... Increasing accessibility and quality of health care.
... Improving Soldier and Family Housing.
... Ensuring excellence in schools, youth services, and child care.
... Expanding education and employment opportunities for Family Members.
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ACTIVE RECREATION
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
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Red Cross teach swimming lessons to children from 6 months old to
adults when instructors are available. Class fee is $35.00 per student,
which includes eight 45-minute sessions. For more information,
please call (502) 624-6217.

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at time of registration. Failure to successfully complete prerequisites Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday: 11 AM - 1 PM, Buy any combo meal and
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per person. Cosmic Sunday 1200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1800 $3.00 per game or
COSMIC BOWLING
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Rental or $3.50 per game. Call (502) 624-1651 for more information. Bingo available every day.

HEALTH & FITNESS
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE PROGRAM
Gammon PFC - The Run For Your Life Program is a challenge to
all Personnel working and living on Fort Knox, you can earn awards
through active and regular participation in walking and running
activities. Anyone age 16 or older is eligible to participate in this
Program. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s especially important that participants over the age of
40 who have not been active on a regular basis undergo a thorough
medical examination before undertaking any physical activity
program. For additional information and pricing call (502) 624-4033.

AEROBIC/CARDIO CLASSES
Gammon PFC - Classes are held Monday - Friday. The cost is $3.00
per person, per class. There is a $25.00 punch card for 10 classes
or a $40.00 unlimited month card. Classes may include Abs Only,
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workout, including expecting mothers, people recovering from recent
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procedure uses sensors that will pick up electrical current throughout
the body. For additional information and pricing call (502) 624-4033.
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